On March 4, 2008 a group of real life educators, doctors, entrepreneurs and librarians from around the world toured samplings of Second Life's health care projects. The tour was lead by Brielle Coronet, a real life medical librarian from New Jersey, USA. The group of 7 first took an aerial tour of InfoIsland International to introduce them to the variety of libraries and the many countries setting up presence on that sim. From there, the tour continued onto HealthInfo Island. There, Carolina Keats, Director of the Consumer Health Library and Namro Orman, Director of the Medical Library on HealthInfo Island both spoke about the ways their areas are used for health care information. They showcased the Path of Support, which offers a plethora of support group contact information and Ivy Tech's video display area for nursing education. These are just a few of the many valuable programs offered on HealthInfo Island. In 2006, HealthInfo Island was awarded $40,000. (USD) by the National Library of Medicine for researching and exploring Second Life's potential applications in health care support and education. Next on the agenda was the Ann Myers Medical Center. The tour group was greeted by doctors Vladimir Burdeyna, Austin Ranger and Vera Zhaoying. AMMC was developed by a real life doctor who believed that virtual training would help medical students and Residents develop and challenge their skills. Inside the large center, there are conference rooms for doctors and students to gather to discuss real case presentations. There are also boasts interactive tools to help students self train with diagnosis. One such tool uses a stool. The patient sits on the stool and the examiner is offered a menu with a variety of lung and heart sounds, ranging from pneumonia and asthma, to a premature baby's heart beat. Cary Flnagan, another physician with AMMC informed the group that what they were hearing were "real sounds from patients that have been recorded." There are now over 20 real heart sounds to choose from and more are being added. Dr. Burdyna said that AMMC has many more plans to develop interactive training exhibits, such as with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). "We're attempting to set up a link between a site with images and learning modules," Burdyna explained. The Center also has a variety of emergency patient care simulations. Students must diagnose the patient based upon data given to them as the situation develops Dr. Zhaoying proudly showed off the Women's Health Center. It is a lovely area with a peaceful, zen-like ambience. The WHC is intended for the consumer and offers notecards on a variety of topics of interest to women and their health. Ann Myers Medical Center is not open to the general public but tours can be arranged by appointment. The WHC is open to the pubic. For more information about AMMC go to www.ammc.wordpress.com Many of the tour group were not regular SL users, however they were impressed with SL's potential and future in education and training.